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d. Defined job parameters and job description for designated breastfeeding expert Yes No

e. Compensation and reimbursement of breastfeeding peer counselors. Yes No

f. Training of State and local staff (managers, designated breastfeeding experts, peer counselors, CPAs, others) using the FNS-developed breastfeeding training curriculum. Yes No

g. Training of WIC clinic staff about the role of the WIC peer counselor Yes No

h. Establishment of standardized breastfeeding peer counseling program policies and procedures (check all that apply): [X] Timing and frequency of contacts [X] Documentation of participants contacts [X] Referral protocols [X] Confidentiality [ ] Use of social media [ ] Other i. Adequate supervision and monitoring of breastfeeding peer counselors through (check all that apply): [X] Regular, systematic contact with peer counselor [X] Regular, systematic review of peer counselor contact logs [X] Regular, systematic review of peer counselor contact documentation [X] Spot checks [X] Observation [X] Other Specify: Performance Appraisal